Cottonwood, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$595,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Cottonwood has 7 homes for sale at a median list price of $595,000, typically selling in about 229 days.
Cottonwood Market Analysis
Buyers in Cottonwood, CA are looking at a median list price of $595,000. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $243. Since September 2025, the median price has moved up about 68.3% to $440,000 as of July 2026.
It takes about 33 days for the typical home here to go under contract. Cottonwood, CA has 7 active listings on the market right now. No new listings came on the market here in the last 30 days.
Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 85.7% of the mix. Cottonwood, CA sits within the 96022 ZIP code.
Cottonwood Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 229 days to sell, and 7.0 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs. At the same time, sales volume is up 33% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$595K
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
7.0 months of supply
Ample Supply7 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~229 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 43% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $286K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$1.1M)
Price Reductions
3 listings have reduced their price
43% of active listings
Average reduction: 13.9% (~$83K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cottonwood, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Cottonwood, CA?
The median list price in Cottonwood is $595,000 as of August 2026, based on 7 active listings.
Is Cottonwood a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Cottonwood currently reads as a strong buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 7.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Cottonwood?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 33 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 229 days.
How many homes are for sale in Cottonwood, CA?
There are 7 homes for sale in Cottonwood right now.